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Press release:
Edinburgh, Scotland – May 25th, 2023.
The Edinburgh-based (Scotland) indie games publisher Firestoke and Bristol-based (the UK) indie games developer Catastrophic_Overload, are today very pleased and excited to announce that their tower defense/co-op party game “Bish Bash Bots“, is coming to PC (via Steam) and consoles (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch) in 2023.

Think of the mayhem and madness of Overcooked mashed up with a strategic tower defense game, lovingly crafted for couch co-op fans!

Supporting 1 – 4 players locally or online, Bish Bash Bots is a co-op party game that merges tower defense with a fun and frantic brawler. In a cartoony take on a future where machines have stolen technology from humans and are turning it against them, a team of unlikely heroes set out on a grand adventure to reset the rogue robots and save the world.

With 8 vibrant and colourful biomes across 32 levels, players will have to contend with a variety of hazards such as turrets overheating in the Volcano biome to the overgrown Jungle where mutant plants may even snatch up players.

Bish Bash Bots throws its own unique twist on the traditional tower defense genre by providing more variety in gameplay. New mechanics are constantly introduced as the game progresses and waiting for actions to play out will be a thing of the past as you are always on the move, ready to defend the EMP!

Get ready to build upgradable turrets, unlock gadgets and bash bots with giant hammers. An array of turrets and gadgets will allow players to mix up their strategy as they come face to face with unique robots that can be pushed, shoved and even bashed down holes!

“Bish Bash Bots is a big step up for us as a studio – delving into the world of 3D, online AND releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch as well as PC! Phew!”, said James Letherby, co-founder of Catastrophic_Overload.

“We are super happy to be able to bring you something new and hopefully exciting. As lovers of co-op we can’t wait for you to bash some bots with your friends.”

“Bish Bash Bots is shaping up for a late summer 2023 launch,” said Firestoke CEO Paul Farley.

“It was one of the first games we signed when founding Firestoke and the partnership with the talented team at Catastrophic_Overload has been a lot of fun. Not only are they a super creative team, they also have a keen understanding of what players want.

They’ve been able to channel their passion for the game into something that is at the same time both familiar and yet unique in the tower defense genre. Their sense of fun and innovation definitely shines through with all that Bish Bash Bots has to offer!”

Catastrophic_Overload
Website: https://www.catastrophicoverload.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Catastrophic_OL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catastrophic_ol/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqGUq28bSBu-bnDCHkOk6w

Firestoke
Website: https://firestoke.games/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/firestokegames
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestokegames/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirestokeGames

About Catastrophic_Overload
Catastrophic_Overload are an indie game studio based in Bristol, UK. Founded in 2019, they are dedicated to making great multiplayer games.

About Firestoke
Firestoke’s vision is to connect a growing global audience of players with the games they love. They are driven by creative inspiration, but informed by data, enabling them to bring players the best indie games from the brightest development talent. They love games that bring people together, that can be shared with friends and family and which spark joy!

Collectively, they have contributed to numerous global hits including some of the industry’s biggest and most loved brands. Their extensive experience in video game development, technology and publishing enables them to offer collaborative partnerships that make a difference.